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Add lemon juice for odor
It’s about a green veggie that we can eat 365 days a year, unless there is a health issue that says you can only eat broccoli once or twice a week. Some of our medications don’t mix well with certain foods, so be sure to check with your doctor regarding …
Christmas meal serves food to those in need
The annual Christmas meal volunteers were doing their best to get the food out to those who needed it this season, and even though there was no personal fellowship possible minus the ability to be seated around a community table, connections were made and hearts were touched. The United Methodist …
Hiland charged with first degree assault in stabbing of parents
The Chisago County Attorney has formally charged a 26-year-old man with two felony counts of assault in connection with the stabbing of the man’s parents December 21. Tyler Hiland is scheduled for his next court appearance January 4.
Goodbye to some catch phrases forever hopefully, Happy New Year
As we approach the new year, we say goodbye. Goodbye to one of the crappiest years I can ever remember. Goodbye to staying locked inside and not visiting with friends and family. Goodbye to people hating, yes hating, other people because of their political beliefs. Goodbye (hopefully) to those annoying words …
Oven meals to grace your table
Have you put up or taken out your 2021 calendars yet? I always put the “new” calendar under last year’s so I’m good to go when the next year comes around. Now, if I remember to put the right date in my checkbook, I’ll be doing good!
Local servers work together for a greater good at Christmas time
Christmas is the season for giving and generosity.
Thank you George for everything, Merry Christmas to your family!
The new year marks the end of an era. George McMahon is stepping away from the Chisago County Board, after 12 faithful years as our Lindstrom’s commissioner. I need to be careful here not to turn this into a eulogy because George is doing well, he just decided to experience other things …
Candy for Christmas gifting
It’s about another gift you might like to share with family, friends, neighbors, fellow workers, home bound people or those in nursing homes. It’s not too late for giving to people who really appreciate little gifts.
Vaccine distribution on the horizon
These past several weeks and into the future, Chisago County Public Health is planning for distribution of the vaccine related to COVID-19. The vaccine is anticipated in this area as soon as the end of December.
Lions recognize poster talent
Chisago Lakes Lions Club is happy to announce the top choices of this year's Drug Awareness Poster Contest: "Say No, Say Yes to your Dreams."
Level III offender moves back to rural North Branch
A registered sex offender has returned to live in Chisago County and local authorities are updating the community on the situation.
Andersen Windows to expand
North Branch officials marked the industrial park land sale to Andersen Windows in a photo this week on-site at the Golden Avenue end of the parcel. Pictured: City Administrator Renae Fry, left with Mayor Jim Swenson, Loraine Moeller, HRA/EDA, Andersen supply chain supervisor Bryce Buckles, City Economic Development Director Carla …
Christmas is close, but there is still time to take in some festivities
As we near Christmas (I can’t belive it is so close, where did the time go?), there are still public events that are taking place to get us in the holiday spirit. This Saturday there are a couple of events that are awesome and I hope your family can take them …
Never too late for baking
Is it not too late for making cookies, bars, breads or candy for the holidays? I have cookie bakers in our family that come with fancy varieties, giving me just the spritz cookies to make and that was done last week. Mark comes over with his 13 and 15 year …
